The inaugural Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction & Celebration (KBCA) will include "United We Stand," a special military barrel created through an unprecedented collaboration among four acclaimed American whiskey producers with deep ties to veteran and military philanthropy.

J. Mattingly 1845, Heritage Distilling, Four Branches Bourbon and Pursuit Spirits each donated a barrel for the project. From those individual contributions, Ryan Cecil, Master Blender for Pursuit Spirits, carefully selected and blended the finest elements to create a singular expression known as the United We Stand barrel.

The barrel will be auctioned during the inaugural KBCA event on Presidents' Day Weekend, Feb. 14, 2026, with proceeds benefiting the Bob Woodruff Foundation, supporting veterans and their families.

"Four respected producers, each with their own identity and legacy, have come together in service of something bigger than themselves. In America's 250th anniversary year, this collaboration honors our nation's origins, our military's shared sacrifice, and the idea that we are strongest when we stand together."

In addition to the auctioned barrel, each participating distiller will release 100 individual bottles featuring a commemorative label honoring the collaboration and America's milestone anniversary.

Collectively, J. Mattingly 1845, Heritage Distilling and Four Branches Bourbon have donated millions of dollars over many years to more than 50 military and veteran-focused organizations, including the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Folds of Honor, Disabled American Veterans, Navy SEAL Foundation and the Green Beret Foundation.

For the auction catalogue and ticket information, visit www.KYBCA.com